School Adjustment Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders and effective intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children and foster positive relationships with families and staff.
• Proficient in developing individual support plans and documenting progress.
• Knowledge of behavioral management techniques and other therapeutic approaches.
• Safety-Care Trained
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children with autism in educational, clinical, or social settings and successful integration opportunities.
• Familiarity with inclusive education practices is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred but not required).
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or similar approaches may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children with autism, focusing on individualized needs and goals to aid in their successful transition to inclusive settings.
• Implement and monitor personalized behavior support plans, using positive behavior interventions to promote desired behaviors and decrease challenging ones.
• Facilitate social skills training as determined by the school adjustment counselor/board certified behavior analyst
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff members to develop effective integration strategies and share insights about the child's progress and needs.
• Regularly document the progress of each child
• Assist in development and implement crisis intervention strategies to address and de-escalate challenging behavioral situations effectively.